Floor covering installer
LA Developments Ltd
Lethbridge
,
AB
· Canada
Entry level
Early career
Job description
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Odours. Dusty. Work setting: Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Residential. Various locations. Tasks: Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered. Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding. Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors. Prepare tenders and quotations. Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings. Prepare and install hardwood floors. Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations. Estimate costs and materials. Prepare floors for installations. Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants. Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces. Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting. Perform direct glue-down carpet installations. Perform double-bond carpet installations. Install outdoor carpets. Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired). Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms. Install vinyl decking materials. Installation specialization: Carpets/rugs. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Hand-eye co-ordination. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Gloves. Mask. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. On call. Day. Weekend.